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AJ54 FMP

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,334 mi
Last recorded194,334 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 FMP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 194,334 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 194,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 193,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing poor repair

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 184,969 miles

Nearside Front wing in poor condition

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 176,425 miles

Nearside Front wing poor repair

centre exhaust pipe been repaired

Fail 27 Sep 2021 176,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wing poor repair

centre exhaust pipe been repaired

Pass 15 Oct 2020 168,642 miles

Drivers rear brake calliper Spring missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Unable to check seatbelt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age cracked slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 168,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drivers rear brake calliper Spring missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Unable to check seatbelt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres age cracked slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 160,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake only just met requirment

Fail 10 Oct 2019 160,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel creeping (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake caliper lever not releasing (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 195,311 miles

n/s mirror missing

Fail 11 Oct 2018 153,112 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s mirror missing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,558 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 148,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 135,593 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO LIMET

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN INSCURE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 135,593 miles

ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO LIMET

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN INSCURE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 125,111 miles

rear disc corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 125,111 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear disc corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 114,121 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,643 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

smoke high

Pass 3 Aug 2012 76,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,152 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 53,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,530 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AJ54 FMP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 FMP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ54 FMP is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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